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Hi Rex,

I've been reading this thread with interest. I saw the box you mentioned above and actually have found Towsure seem to to it cheaper than anywhere else I've found on the net (by as much as £30 in some cases). 

The problem I have is that the water pump I have has a three pin 12V plug (rounded pins) and I haven't managed to find an adapter that would allow me to plug that in. I've found them going the other way but nothing going 3 pin socket to cigar plug. Have you seen any or is it easy to change the unit from a three pin to a cigar plug style?

Thanks

Quote: Originally posted by TerryB on 02/6/2008

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Hi Rex,

I've been reading this thread with interest. I saw the box you mentioned above and actually have found Towsure seem to to it cheaper than anywhere else I've found on the net (by as much as £30 in some cases).

The problem I have is that the water pump I have has a three pin 12V plug (rounded pins) and I haven't managed to find an adapter that would allow me to plug that in. I've found them going the other way but nothing going 3 pin socket to cigar plug. Have you seen any or is it easy to change the unit from a three pin to a cigar plug style?

Thanks

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There were small (about 1.5" dia) 3 pin plugs and sockets around at one time and I have seen them in an older caravan. I take it that these were 12v.

In my old Abbey Oxford there was a socket and 2 spair plugs of a variety that I have never seen before. They were like the cigar plug/socket arrangement but stubbier and quite robust looking.

In my trailer tent days I fitted the 2 pin (pins angled) 12v plugs and sockets but the plugs are pretty flimsey and do not last more than a couple of seasons.

Personally I find the Marine type (screw connections) cigar lighter plugs and sockets to be the best. They are more expensive but they are also more robust.

If I can change the 12V plug on the pump to a cigar type one I can then use it on mains via the 240V/12V adapter I have already for the coolbox. Or, eventually, if I don't have 240V I'll be able to use a leisure battery set up like the Accubox.

F.A.O. Rex

Hi Rex

Do you have the original photo's of this project? - Having read the thread, they were in you gallery pictures, but not there now.

Maybe a direct email to me at david.litton at virgin.net ?

Regards David

Quote: Originally posted by davidli on 24/6/2008

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F.A.O. Rex

Hi Rex

Do you have the original photo's of this project? - Having read the thread, they were in you gallery pictures, but not there now.

Maybe a direct email to me at david.litton at virgin.net ?

Regards David

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